If you haven't already seen this story, or even if you have, I hope you enjoy it ... personally I like stories like this, and the video I link to below is highly recommended.
How Flop the penguin learned to walk
Keepers at Dudley Zoo have helped a little penguin to learn to waddle again.
Flop the Humboldt penguin hatched in April but lost her ability to stand after an infection and became very poorly.
Zoo staff saved her life by making a special baby bouncer especially designed to keep Flop upright - particularly at feeding time.
Thanks to this, some penguin physiotherapy and a lot of hard work from Flop and friends she has now healed well enough to get back on her feet.
Keepers even made a penguin treadmill and adapted a baby walker to help her find her waddle again.
It took Flop about a month to build enough strength to rejoin the other young penguins in the colony.
The bird will eventually return to the main colony, although keepers say she will always be smaller than the others.
In a statement, Dudley Zoo said: "Flop, our very special penguin has found her waddle and we can’t wait to watch how she adapts to any challenges that come her way in the future."
There is a lovely video here of Flop, she really is a cutie.
How Flop the penguin learned to walk
Keepers at Dudley Zoo have helped a little penguin to learn to waddle again.
Flop the Humboldt penguin hatched in April but lost her ability to stand after an infection and became very poorly.
Zoo staff saved her life by making a special baby bouncer especially designed to keep Flop upright - particularly at feeding time.
Thanks to this, some penguin physiotherapy and a lot of hard work from Flop and friends she has now healed well enough to get back on her feet.
Keepers even made a penguin treadmill and adapted a baby walker to help her find her waddle again.
photo credit - Dudley Zoo
The bird will eventually return to the main colony, although keepers say she will always be smaller than the others.
In a statement, Dudley Zoo said: "Flop, our very special penguin has found her waddle and we can’t wait to watch how she adapts to any challenges that come her way in the future."
There is a lovely video here of Flop, she really is a cutie.
Words above from story seen here
All the best Jan
...penguins are such interesting critters!
ReplyDeleteThe video was lovely to watch. A nice post.
ReplyDeleteTina
Que bien por el pingüino. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteThankfully, they worked hard to save her.
ReplyDeletehappy for flop
ReplyDeleteWhat a heartwarming story! Flop’s recovery is nothing short of inspiring, and the innovative solutions by the zoo staff, from the baby bouncer to the penguin treadmill, are truly creative and compassionate. It’s always wonderful to hear about animals being given such thoughtful care, and it’s great that Flop is now able to waddle again! Thanks for sharing this update, even though Janice beat you to it—it's a story worth repeating!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a Merry Christmas and a joyful holiday season! 🎄
Aww, so sweet!
ReplyDeleteA heart-warming story and video
ReplyDeleteThat is lovely. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI hope Flop has a long and healthy life.
ReplyDeleteThey are marvelous creatures!
ReplyDeleteDidn't know about this. Interesting.
ReplyDeleteAwwwww....Flop is a cutie pie.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely to learn more about Flop. I didn't know about Flap in Toronto. It's wonderful that experiences and expertise are shared between zoo staff across the world. Thank you for this post, Jan. Have a lovely weekend. (It's damp and cold here in Berkshire.)
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute story, love the penguin.
ReplyDeleteI am glad it found it's waddle.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
The whole world loves a penguin, but we are slowly (well, not so slowly anymore) and systematically destroying their habitat. Some species are flirting with extinction.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a happy story. I'm so glad you shared it because we all could use some happy.
ReplyDeleteAwww, so cute! I'm glad you posted it.
ReplyDeleteIn the Patagonia of Argentina there is a penguin reserve.
ReplyDeleteIt is translated into English. I send you the video
https://youtu.be/vHE-c-3377M?si=9vU7QKDLMvk21fdk
You just can't get enough of Flop, I've read about her earlier but still, happy tears filled my eyes again. I love and admire those who work with animals and spend so much time and effort to make a sick one whole again.
ReplyDeleteA lovely story Jan and I'm glad you published it. So happy for Flop.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas and Best Wishes for 2025. Avril xx
Happy to hear this :-D
ReplyDeleteHow sweet.
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ReplyDeleteMe alegra ver así al pingúino.
Os deseo unas buenas fiestas. Feliz Navidad para Todos.
Un abrazo.
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ReplyDeleteJ.P. Alexander
Que bien por el pingüino. Te mando un beso.
Good for the penguin. I send you a kiss.
Laura. M
Me alegra ver así al pingúino.
Os deseo unas buenas fiestas. Feliz Navidad para Todos.
Un abrazo
I'm glad to see the penguin like this.
I wish you a good holiday season. Merry Christmas to all.
A hug
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ReplyDeleteNorma2 who said ...
In the Patagonia of Argentina there is a penguin reserve.
It is translated into English. I send you the video
https://youtu.be/vHE-c-3377M?si=9vU7QKDLMvk21fdk
Many thanks for sending this link.
All the best Jan
all the best for Flop .. thanks for the report!
ReplyDeletegreetings Elke
I am happy you shared this touching story Jan, as I believe I missed it at Janice's blog. Darling little Flop! All the best!
ReplyDeleteIt's so wonderful they were able to help Flog.
ReplyDeleteIt is always so amazing to see the stories of how they can help animals get back their ability to function again, he is so cute!
ReplyDeleteMe ha gustado mucho esta noticia tan bonita. Abrazos y Feliz Navidad.
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ReplyDeleteTeresa
Me ha gustado mucho esta noticia tan bonita. Abrazos y Feliz Navidad
I really liked this beautiful news. Hugs and Merry Christmas